1. Ola
ANI Technologies · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Ride hailing built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Travel, transport & ride apps · Alternatives
Best Booking.com alternatives in India (2026)
Booking.com is a travel, transport & ride apps product from Booking Holdings, Amsterdam, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Booking.com are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free), BluSmart (Free) and ConfirmTkt (Free). Ola is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Booking.com alternative
Indian support and GST
Booking.com is built in Netherlands. 15 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Booking.com alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Booking.com's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Booking.com (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Ola | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Meru Cabs | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  ixigo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  BluSmart | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  ConfirmTkt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  MakeMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  RailYatri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Uber India | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Metropolis App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Cleartrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  Goibibo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  inDrive | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 13 |  redBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  EaseMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AbhiBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Mappls MapmyIndia | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Airbnb | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Delhi Metro Rail App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Expedia | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Skyscanner | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.6/5 |
Top 10 Booking.com alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Gurugram)
5. ConfirmTkt
ConfirmTkt (ixigo) · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 3.9/5
Train ticket prediction and booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip · Gurugram · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Flights, hotels and holidays.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Noida)
Free
Free plan available
9. Metropolis App
Metropolis Healthcare · Mumbai · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4.7/5
Lab tests booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Booking.com
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Booking.com alternatives by what you need
Free Booking.com alternatives
Indian alternatives to Booking.com
How to choose a Booking.com alternative
- Business travellers should use corporate accounts for GST input credit.
- Compare convenience fees across apps.
- Check cancellation policies before paying.
Booking.com alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Booking.com in 2026?+
The closest matches to Booking.com on App Advisor are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Booking.com, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Booking.com?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Booking.com?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Booking.com vs Ola: which is better?+
Ola is the closest match to Booking.com in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Booking.com alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in travel, transport & ride apps or a category Booking.com also covers, and Booking Holdings's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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